Washington: President Donald Trump said that he will cease issuing of new Green Cards or legal permanent residency for the next 60 days and would be signing an executive order for the same.
“We must first take care of the American worker… This pause will be in effect for 60 days, after which need for any extension or modification will be evaluated by myself and a group of people based on economic conditions at the time,” Trump told reporters at his daily White House news conference on coronavirus.
The White House had tweeted, “By pausing immigration, we will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America re-opens.”
"By pausing immigration, we will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America re-opens." pic.twitter.com/CCkeJJH1bs
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This order will only apply to individuals seeking a permanent residency, in other words, those receiving green cards, big factor, will not apply to those entering on a temporary basis, he asserted.
